Al Sadd coach Javi Gracia spoke to the media ahead of their 2021-2022 season QNB Stars League Week 19 match against Al Ahli.

“A difficult and strong confrontation awaits us against Al Ahli, we play three days after our last match, and we are only thinking about the players’ recovery. We will try to get rest and prepare for the next difficult match.

“We know it is an important game for us, we can achieve something really special by getting the three points, and we're motivated to do that. The players do not need any extra motivation to give off their best in order to win the next game.

“On this occasion, we have the motivation to get the three points and win the championship. This is something very special for all the players, they have worked so hard throughout the season, and this is the moment to receive recognition for this work and enjoy with the title.

“For the fans, I would like to say to them: Thank you to all Al Sadd fans. Because they supported us a lot and perhaps in the next match we can give them this shield, and I would like to enjoy this match with all of them and then also enjoy at the end of the match,” said Gracia.

Al Sadd star Akram Afif said, “The Al Ahli match will be very difficult because it is decisive for the title. And Al Ahli are going through a good period and we will try to produce a surprise in this match, and we focus on ourselves only in order to win the three points.

“We enter the match with full force in order to seal the championship and not wait for the next round. We also seek to break records, which will be in the name of Al Sadd club.

“I hope our fans will attend the upcoming decisive match against Al Ahli. They supported us in all matches. All upcoming games are difficult and their support is always an encouragement for more victories.”